The King Of The Flat Tops, Built To Fill The Room
Some acoustics sit politely in the background. A great SJ-200 does the opposite. It throws this huge, piano-like wall of sound that somehow still stays clear and focused, and this Gibson SJ-200 Original nails that sweet spot.
With a Sitka spruce top over flame maple back and sides, traditional hand scalloped X-bracing, and that iconic Super Jumbo body, this guitar moves serious air. Big open chords bloom, single-note lines stay articulate, and the whole thing feels alive under your right hand.
Super Jumbo Body That Really Moves Air
The SJ-200 body shape is famous for a reason. That wide, deep Super Jumbo silhouette gives you massive low-end thump, clear mids, and plenty of top-end cut, so you can sit in front of a band or track solo and still sound huge.
The Antique Natural Sitka spruce top on this guitar responds instantly to your pick attack. Strum hard and it roars with authority. Back off your touch and it gets sweet, woody, and intimate. The flame maple back and sides add quick response and clarity, so the tone never turns to mush.
Sitka Spruce And Flame Maple: Chime, Punch, And Bloom
Sitka spruce on top gives you that classic Gibson acoustic voice: warm fundamentals with just enough shimmer on the highs. Pair that with flame maple back and sides and you get a tight, focused low end with a glassy top that really cuts through a mix.
Traditional hand scalloped X-bracing lets the top breathe and flex. You feel the whole guitar vibrate against your body, which makes you play differently in the best way. Chords have this piano-like spread, and notes hang on with a musical, vocal kind of sustain.
Comfortable Rounded Neck And Easy-Playing Feel
The rounded neck profile feels substantial without being a baseball bat. It fills your hand enough to keep your wrist relaxed, which matters on long sessions and gigs. It is the kind of neck you stop thinking about after a few minutes and just play.
The rosewood fingerboard with a 12 inch radius strikes a great balance for both chords and leads. Standard frets across 20 positions give you smooth bends, clean barre chords, and rock-solid intonation all the way up the neck. At around 5.1 pounds, it is surprisingly manageable on a strap for a Super Jumbo.
LR Baggs VTC: Pure Gibson Tone When You Plug In
When it is time to hit a stage or studio, the LR Baggs VTC under-saddle pickup keeps things honest. It captures the natural warmth, chime, and punch of this SJ-200 without that harsh, quacky edge a lot of acoustic systems have.
Simple volume and tone controls let you dial in the right amount of sparkle or warmth on the fly. Whether you are running straight into a PA, an acoustic amp, or a recording interface, it delivers a clear, musical signal that sits in the mix with minimal fuss.
Iconic Looks, Lifetime Guitar
This SJ-200 Original is loaded with all the classic appointments: the carved four bar Moustache bridge, engraved SJ-200 pickguard, and those mother-of-pearl Graduated Crown inlays that scream Gibson heritage. It looks like a piece of art and sounds even better.
This specific guitar is serial number 20905001, and the photos are of the actual instrument. It ships in a hardshell case, with a Gibson accessory kit, a free pro setup from our techs, triple inspection before it leaves, free 2-3 day shipping, and our 72-Hour Love-It Guarantee. It is a guitar you will treasure, but it is built to be played, not parked in a case.
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